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Aloo Matar

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About

Aloo Matar is a popular Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and peas (matar). It is usually served with rice or roti.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.1
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Fats

9.1
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Carbs

3.4
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Fibre

2.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

red chili powder

1 teaspoon

medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

2

green peas

1 cup

onion, chopped

1

cloves garlic, minced

2

inch ginger, minced

1

green chilies, chopped

2

tomatoes, chopped

2

Salt to taste

chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add cumin and mustard seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 3:

Add turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder and stir for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add potatoes and green peas and stir to coat with the spices.

Step 5:

Add onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and cook for a few minutes until the onion is softened.

Step 6:

Add tomatoes and salt and cook for a few more minutes until the tomatoes are softened.

Step 7:

Add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture is too dry.

Step 8:

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.

Step 9:

Stir in cilantro and serve hot with chapati or rice.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 35940 users have chowed down on Aloo Matar a whopping 51197 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Aloo Matar like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Aloo Matar, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in june.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Aloo Matar is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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